City video aims to stir support for Clean Sweep project

City Clerk Cindy Murray and Mayor Tony Roswarski on Friday announce details of this year’s Clean Sweep, a May 17 citywide effort to pick up trash
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Lafayette officials have taken to YouTube to enlist support for Clean Sweep Day on May 17. Every city department pitched in to make "Happy! We are Lafayette, Indiana — Clean Sweep 2014."

City Clerk Cindy Murray says more volunteers than ever are needed because of the extra load of litter left this past winter. The team that collects the most trash from streets, alleys and lots sees its name added to the Clean Sweep Trophy.

To register a team, call the city clerk's office at 765-807-1021. Individuals or teams can also just show up at Columbian Park at 9 a.m. to get assigned locations. As Mayor Tony Roswarski said, "The appearance of our community is very important."